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Learn to Paint Podcast

Learn to Paint Podcast

Every month, you"ll hear conversations with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Conversations will cover topics for all levels of painter from beginning to advanced. We"ll explore everything from tools and techniques, color theory, composition and design to habits and goals.

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48:08

The 5 Buckets of Artistic Knowledge with William A....

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Welcome to the conversation with William A. Schneider. FEATURE In the conversation you'll learn the general proportions of the face and how to adjust them for the specific face you're painting, you’ll discover a bunch of great exercises to improve your skills, plus you’ll explore the 5 buckets of knowledge that every painter needs to learn to be able to tackle, well, kind of everything. Plus a whole lot more. In the interview Schneider mentions a free ebook download called, “Mastering Proport...

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21:14

How to Paint or Draw While Traveling (Mini Ep.117)

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/10/14

There are so many reasons why you might want to pack up a bunch of supplies and carry them off to a family trip or exotic local. There are great reasons to try just this. But there are also reasons to leave your supplies at home. So in today's mini, let's talk about why you might want to keep working while traveling, why you might NOT want to, and then if yes, how do you set yourself up for success. ---Each week, discover 3 ideas you can put to work in your next painting. Sign up for free her...

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50:28

Abstracting Reality with Sterling Edwards (Ep.116)

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Welcome to the conversation with Sterling Edwards. Inside you’ll learn why your next go-to watercolor brush might actually be one designed for oil painters. You’ll discover a smart way to prep your paints so your colors stay clean and travel with ease. Plus you’ll find out what to look for in a photo reference that leads to a stronger design. See his painting, Entwined here. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club] The conversation with Edwards continues in the Art Club. You’ll get a simple trick ...

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26:38

Why is Starting so Hard? And What to Do About it...

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/09/09

If you love it...it should be easy, right? RIGHT?! But it turns out there are some challenging parts of learning to paint. Even before you can figure out technique or styles or concepts... you actually have to start. In today's mini episode, let's talk about the different places you'll be starting, why starting is so hard and what you can do about it. Guests mentioned in the episode: Mark Mehaffey, Ep.5 Sterling Edwards, Ep.116 (coming soon) Lisa Daria Kennedy, Ep.14 Kimberly Kell...

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58:10

Creating Protected Spaces with Sandi Hester [Archive,...

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/08/27

In the conversation with Sandi Hester, you’ll discover how to tackle a new medium, what to do if you want to paint plein air but can’t seem to find the right spots, and why it’s so so so important to create protected spaces in your art practice just for the creating part, plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] In the Extended Cut Bonus, we talk about focal points and why you may or may not need one and Hester explains how she thinks through what she sees and how ...

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46:39

Landscape Painting with Melanie Morris [Archive, Ep.86]

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/08/12

In the conversation with Melanie Morris you’ll discover the benefits of painting a reference photo multiple times, how your first steps don’t start with paint, and why a timer may be your key to staying present while you work. Plus a whole lot more. Ad Free Podcast Art Club Version here. Extended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club] Morris talks about how to create sky holes in your trees and a really inventive idea for how to get great references when you travel. Available now in the Podcas...

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45:23

Building Work Through Glazes with Wayne Jiang (Ep.114)

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/07/29

Artist Wayne Jiang works in three distinct styles including one pulled directly from the studios of the Old Dutch Masters. And the reason you might find this especially surprising is because the artist works in acrylics. He takes advantage of acrylics fast drying times and extreme flexibility of the medium to create modern paintings with historical underpinnings. In the conversation, you’ll explore how to control the absorbency of your surface—and why that actually matters. You’ll disco...

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35:52

The Artistic Power of Sketchbooks with Steve Griggs...

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2025/07/15

When I say sketchbook, you might be thinking of a book with thin paper where you’d use a graphite pencil to draw. And that absolutely IS a sketchbook. But when guest Steve Griggs talks about sketchbooks he means a book filled with watercolor paper, which he uses for everything, drawing, painting, thinking and maybe most importantly developing ideas. In this mini episode, you’ll get practical tips for different ways to use a sketchbook. You’ll learn how to walk through the development of an id...

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42:26

Building Small Works in Plein Air with Remington...

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/06/24

Welcome to the conversation with Remington Robinson. Inside, you’ll discover what to prioritize in the first 20 minutes of a plein air painting, how to think through your scene in terms of paint, and you’ll get some great advice for how to make the most of the time when a brush isn't in your hand, plus a whole lot more. Special Bonus [Art Club] When I was interviewing and then editing Robinson’s interview, I was really struck by those Style Development Years. We look at Ro...

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24:46

4 Color Harmony Strategies (Mini Ep.111)

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/06/10

Have you ever finished a painting and something just feels… off? You could have a color harmony problem. The good news: you’ve got straightforward ways to fix the issue. In today’s episode we’re tackling color harmony. We’re going to explore what it is, why it matters, and most importantly, how to get it in your work including your very next painting including 4 strategies for creating color harmony in your work. Episodes Mentioned in the Show: Julia Katz, Ep.110 Jennifer Balkan, Ep.108 Joan ...

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50:02

Building Strong Values with John Salminen (Ep.38...

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Welcome to the conversation with watercolorist John Salminen. You’ll learn how darks and lights work together to create luminosity, why it’s important to have those value 9s, and well value, value, value. Plus a whole lot more. Podcast Art Club: Dive into dominance and how Salminen uses edges in your bonus episode here. Learn more about John Salminen here: WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / FACEBOOK ART HABIT BOOTCAMP: It's time to build your art habit. This 8-week bootcamp is goin...

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15:20

How to Get Depth & Distance in Your Work (Archive,...

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Perspective is a tool you can use to create depth and distance in your work. There are a few types of perspective tools but in today's mini episode we are focusing in on a super approachable one: Atmospheric (or Aerial) Perspective. Podcast Art Club: How 3 Different Artists Use Perspective in Their Work It's time to build your art habit. This 8-week bootcamp is going to help you do it. Get first access to a limited number of seats. Add your name to the waitlist here: https://www.l...

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47:48

Building an Art Practice for You with Julia Katz...

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Welcome to the conversation with Julia Katz. Feature In the feature conversation you’ll discover how to build an art practice that's about the practice, not the product. You’ll explore an approach to painting that allows for discovery and you’ll learn how to make work for YOU. Not the world but for you. Plus a whole lot more. Early Ad Free Access here: Podcast Art Club Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club] In the bonus conversation available in the Podcast Art Club, we talk about kn...

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17:12

How to Build a Body of Work [Mini Ep.109]

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/04/08

There are many ways to approach your painting practice—and each one serves a different purpose. In this Mini, we’ll briefly explore three core approaches: one-off paintings, painting in a series, and developing a cohesive body of work. We’ll break down how they differ, and then we’ll dive deeper into building a body of work—what it is, why it matters, and the steps you can take to start creating one with intention. Mentioned in the Show: Jennifer Balkan, Ep.108 Debbie Miller, Ep.15 Alice Sher...

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44:53

Building Bodies of Work with Jennifer Balkan (Ep.108)

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Welcome to the conversation with Jennifer Balkan! In the feature conversation, you’ll discover how to keep your eyes fresh while working on a painting, why leaving areas unfinished can be a strategic choice, and how to seamlessly integrate colors between your foreground and background. If you’ve ever wanted to build a body of work, Balkan offers valuable insight into the evolving thought process of an artist—how ideas develop, shift, and take shape over time. Ad free feature at Art Club here....

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25:45

5 Resistances to Studies (& What to Do About Them)

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/03/11

So many guests on the show encourage their students to do studies. And yet… you still feel resistance. In today's Mini, let’s talk about what that resistance might look like and how to start pushing back. Mitchell Albala Interview [Ep.104] Mitchell Albala Bonus Conversation [Patreon] How to set up a grid for grid drawing [Instagram] 5 Pieces of Prep That Can Help You Make Looser, Bolder and All Around Better Paintings [Blog] -----#20for20: Workshop Week & Challenge----- Strugg...

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48:19

Exploring Intuitive Painting with Kathleen Conover...

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Welcome to the conversation with Kathleen Conover! Feature Episode: In the conversation you’ll explore an intuitive way to start your paintings, you’ll learn how to begin to answer the question, “Ok, what NEXT?” and you'll discover 2 ways you can test ideas before you fully commit to them. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]: In the bonus conversation available in the Podcast Art Club, we dig more into composition including talking about compositional formats and you’ll...

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14:08

Rewiring My Brain for Better Self Talk (& Other...

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/02/18

The #20for20ArtChallenge wrapped up on January 20th, but the lessons from it will stay with me all year. In this Studio Chat Mini, I break down what I thought I would learn over 20 days—and how what I actually learned turned out to be even more valuable. From managing art time at your worst time of day to rewiring your brain to be less negative, these insights can help any artist. Want to join us for the next challenge? Learn more here! Here's my writing about the project by day on Instagram....

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46:32

Powerful Tools for Composition with Mitchell Albala...

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Welcome to the conversation with Mitchell Albala.Widely recognized for his expertise in composition and color, Albala is the author of two must-read books Landscape Painting and The Landscape Painter’s Workbook. And that’s where we’re going to spend the bulk of today’s interview. We are jumping straight into the heart of his process. You’ll discover the transformative power of the BIG IDEA and learn how it shapes his approach to painting. We’ll also take a deep dive into compositi...

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17:03

Special Segment: The Art Habit with Kerri Fitzpatrick

Learn to Paint Podcast ·

2024/12/24

Welcome to this special Art Habit segment with Kerri Fitzpatrick, @kerrifitzpatrickart on Instagram.In the conversation, you’ll discover how Fitzpatrick went from an artist who struggled to show up to an artist who paints daily. [And side note, the answer was not MORE time. ] You’ll explore the idea of protected space and a few places you might want to double check you have it. Plus learn the questions Fitzpatrick uses to find what works for her. They work great for anyone. And a whole lot mo...

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